Shipping & logistics
Container lashing drone
In 2019, the international shipping industry transported approximately 226 million containers, with an estimated value of more than $4 trillion.[1] Full containers can
Read MoreA Sustainable and Equitable Blue Recovery to the COVID-19 Crisis
The new Ocean Panel-commissioned report, ‘
Read MoreSmart cabins on cruise ships
Acknowledging the challenging situation resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, activity in the cruise sector has increased significantly over the previous decades.
Read MoreContainer stacking drones
Due to the imbalances in trade flows, 24% of shipping containers - amounting to 200 million of them - are empty.[1,2,3] Yet they still need to be moved around, and thi
Read MoreUK Clean Maritime Plan
The Clean Maritime Plan is the climate roadmap for taking the maritime sector in the UK towards zero emissions.
Read MoreAnnual Report on CO2 Emissions from Maritime Transport
The European Commission has published its firs
Read MoreZero Emissions in 2050
According to the International Maritime Organization
Read MoreReview of maritime transport 2019
Global maritime trade grew at a slower pace in 2018 compared to previous years, attributed to global economic uncertainty, ongoing tariff tensions between the
Read MoreVirtual arrival agreements
When at port, ships keep their auxiliary engines running for electricity, resulting in unnecessary emission of pollutants and over $18bn in fuel waste.[1] Estimates su
Read MorePeriscope Blue Growth Innovation Survey results
Successful blue growth requires companies to innovate and invest.
Read MoreMultipurpose drones on ships
Fifty-four percent of all ship accidents in 2018 were due to navigational issues such as collisions with other ships, icebergs, infrastructure, or grounding on the sea
Read MoreRobotics and Autonomous Systems: Shaping the Future of Scotland
Robotics and autonomous systems represent important opportunities to achieve greater productivity, learn additional skills, create better workplaces and improve the wo
Read MoreMaritime Forecast to 2050
Energy efficiency, reduced carbon print and greater use of renewable energy will be the greatest transition for the maritime industry by 2050.
Read MoreSubsurface coating reapplication
Approximately 10% of a vessel’s energy costs and emissions are due to fouling on the hull.[1] In the U.S.
Read MoreMan overboard rescue drones
Between 2011 and 2018, 92 out of 298 people who fell overboard in EU waters died.[1] Survival chances depend on detection, response method, water temperature, and luck
Read MoreFoldable containers
Due to the imbalances in trade flows, 24% of containers that are being shipped around the world are empty.[1,2] Shipping patterns see containers loaded, for example, w
Read MoreAntifouling foil
The unwanted accumulation of biological material on ship hulls, known as fouling, can cause an increase in fuel consumption by up to 40%.[1] In the U.S.
Read MoreFlying ships
Contemporary vessels are regarded as floating power plants because of the propulsion needed to overcome the friction and drag between the hull and seawater.[1] Forcing
Read MoreLightweight containers
It is estimated that there are 25 million shipping containers in active service around the world, with around 6 million in transit, at any time.[1] For over 60 years,
Read MoreSolar-powered charging vessel
The electrification of the seas requires energy sources in remote places.
Read MoreTide-powered hydrogen vessels
With approximately 3000 ships sailing at any one time, the North Sea is one of the busiest shipping areas in the world.[1] Many of the medium-sized vessels require app
Read MoreOffshore logistics hub
The maritime shipping industry currently transports 90% of the goods traded around the world.[1] The industry is responsible for nearly 3% of the world’s CO2 emissions
Read MoreRecharging at wind farms
Offshore wind farms are playing an important role as Europe transitions to renewable energy.
Read MoreAI for cargo stowage
RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) vessels carry 234 million tonnes of goods annually around Europe, and is growing at an average rate of 3%.[1,2] RoRo vessels follow fixed route
Read MoreInternational MRV
Maritime transport emits around 940 million tonnes of CO2 annually and is responsible for about 2.5% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.[1,2] Shipping is respons
Read MoreDigital vessel twinning
Digital twinning bridges the gap between the physical world and virtual world.[1] It involves the scanning of existing objects to create virtual (digital) replicas.
Read MoreSmart weather buoys
Weather is the major cause for maritime accidents, shipping and cargo losses, injuries, and even fatalities.
Read MoreUnderwater cargo hyperloop
Hyperloop proposes using magnetized tracks to move goods friction-free through a vacuum-sealed tunnel.
Read MoreLaser-based navigation
Contact and collision related casualties account for 40% of yearly insurance claims in the maritime industry.[1] 75% of these are caused by human error, amounting to $
Read MoreComposite for ship repairs
Ruptures, tears, cracks, holes, gashes, scrapes, and dents cause serious damage to hulls resulting in approximately $12bn worth of damage globally.[1] Due to their ver
Read MoreGame controller for steering
Vessels are operated on a bridge in a large room with a multiple-station setup.
Read MoreRenewable methanol vessels
Ambitions for zero emission maritime operations by 2030 require new power sources.
Read More3D X-ray container scanner
Customs authorities inspect less than 2% of the 752 million (TEU) containers shipped annually.[1,2] With 90% of the world's cargo transported in maritime containers, t
Read MoreIce-class container vessel
Containerized shipping between Asia and Northern Europe amounted to 15.1 million TEU in 2015.[1] Both the Northern Sea Route and the North-West passage have the potent
Read MoreAutonomous service vessels
Day rates for the smallest and largest service vessels range from $8k-26k.[1] While autonomous vessels are estimated to reduce fuel consumption by 6%, an autonomous-u
Read MoreAutonomous containers
In 2019, the containerized shipping industry will have transported over 800 million TEU, generating earnings in excess of $25bn.[1] These containers arrive in ports on
Read MoreDocument delivery drones
A particular pain point in shipping is that vessels need specific documents delivered to ports before they arrive.
Read MoreComposite bulk carrier hull
Fires and explosions are the third largest cause of vessel casualties and have resulted in 112 large vessel losses during the past decade.
Read MoreOffshore container terminal
Today's 22,000 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) container vessels will be small compared to the 50,000 TEU vessels forecasted 50 years from now.[1] Modifying existing
Read MoreLashing robots
Each year, around 1,390 containers are lost at sea due to poor lashing and rough weather conditions.[1] When failure occurs, containers fall into the sea and can cause
Read MoreDrones for enclosed spaces
Every year people die inspecting enclosed spaces. These spaces can contain depleted oxygen levels, toxic gases, and/or material otherwise unsafe for humans.
Read MoreSubsurface hull laser scanner
Large ships are inspected and cleaned every 4-5 years and painted every 8-10 years, in order to improve vessel performance and to demonstrate owners' commitment to saf
Read MoreOpen weather data platform
Experts estimate that fuel consumption can be reduced by up to 5% by optimizing ship speeds and routes to changing weather conditions.[1]
The Ocean as a Solution to Climate Change
The High-Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (HLP) commissioned the HLP Expert Group to convene an international team of scientists and experts to evaluate the
Read MoreBlue Growth Support Norway
Norway is one of the leading ocean economies in the world today. The Norwegian Government regards the maritime industry as a priority sector.
Read MoreITF Transport Outlook 2019
ITF Transport Outlo
Read MoreThe EU Blue Economy Report 2019
The European Commission has recently published its second
Read MoreBlue Growth Support Denmark
The Blue Industries play a key role in the Danish economy and business community, with more than 3.8% of the Danish population being directly or indirectly employed wi
Read MoreBlue Growth Support The Netherlands
The Netherlands has been able to build a strong maritime position in the world, thanks in part to its strategic location at the mouth of the Meuse, Rhine and Scheldt.
Read MoreBlue Growth Support Sweden
Sweden has one of the longest coastlines in Europe and a strong tradition of maritime activities.
Read MoreMaterial technology ready to revolutionise the shipping industry
FISCO develops, produces and distributes products made of composite material for t
Read MoreBuilding Industries at Sea: ‘Blue Growth’ and the New Maritime Economy
This publication, Building Industries at Sea: ‘Blue Growth’ and the New Maritime Economy, l
Read MoreThe Annual Report on the EU Blue Economy
The 2018 Annual Report on the EU Blue Economy describes the scope and progress of the bl
Read MoreCan Blockchain revolutionize international trade?
The World Trade Organization has published an analysis of the potential impact of blockchain technology on international trade:
Read MoreEnergy transition outlook 2018 – A global and regional forecast to 2050
Over the next three decades, the world’s energy system will become substantially cleaner
Read MoreWish to be in the Spotlight?
If you have an innovative business idea, an interesting company with a lot of potential, or a great project within the field of Blue Growth, let us know!
Read MoreAllianz Global Corporate & Specialty’s (AGCS) Safety and Shipping Review 2018
Shipping as the lifeblood of the global economy transporting approximately 90% of global trade.
Read MoreMaritime Forecast 2050 – Energy transition outlook 2018
The forecast for 2050 is exploring the maritime implications of a global transition towards an
Read MoreDutch Trade and Investment Fund (DTIF)
The Dutch Trade and Investment Fund (DTIF) offers loans, guarantees and export financing for Dutch companies that want to expand their businesses internationally. DTIF
Read MoreWBSO (R&D tax credit)
With the WBSO, companies can lower the wage costs for research and development (R&D) and other R&D costs and expenditures, such as prototypes or research equip
Read MoreForesight - Future of the Sea
This report, Foresight Future of the Sea, summarises evidence on social, technological, e
Read MoreStudy on Blue Growth, Maritime Policy and the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region
The study aims to identify the potential for Blue Growth in each of the EU Member States (MS) of the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) and at sea basin level.
Read MoreThe Future is Blue Future - Markets in Marine Economy
By 2040, the global demand for energy will increase by more than 50 percent compared to 2010, despite continuously increasing energy efficiency.
Read MoreBlue Growth Study - Scenarios and drivers for Sustainable Growth from the Oceans, Seas and Coasts
The starting point for the Blue Growth project is the grounded belief that seas, coa
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